MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

MONONEUROPATHIES

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About multiple mononeuropathies
A
they correspond to truncal damage to the peripheral nerves
B
can be caused by diseases of the system
C
can be caused by leprosy
D
can be caused by the plague
E
motor neuropathy with persistent conduction blocks (NMMBC) is a differential diagnosis of ALS
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The most frequent of these additional differential diagnoses include neuroborreliosis, mitochondrial disorders, and Parkinson’s disease. Neuroborreliosis is clinically characterized by muscle weakness, sensory disturbances, meningitis, encephalitis, polyradicular pain, and sphincter dysfunction.

Detailed explanation-2: -Diffuse vascular disease is often considered in the differential diagnosis of MND, although such patients will typically have symptoms and signs beyond that of a pure motor system disorder.

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